VNN Acquires Washington Prep Athletics Network (WPA Network)
July 31, 2020
Minneapolis-based VNN acquired Lynden, Washington–based Washington Prep Athletics Network (WPA Network), the leading provider of high school athletic websites, scheduling and data-management tools in Washington State. The deal expands VNN's footprint in K–12 athletics, connecting dozens of Washington leagues and hundreds of high schools to VNN's national platform and combining complementary product and services capabilities.
- Buyers
- VNN
- Targets
- Washington Prep Athletics Network (WPA Network)
- Sellers
- Washington Prep Athletics Network (WPA Network), Mark Martin (Founder & CEO)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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